History speaks for itself in the Haydarpasha British Cemetery in Istanbul, where many soldiers and civilians that suffered during the Crimean and subsequent wars have finally found peace.
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A short summary of disastrous dates – and how to avoid them
Love is amazing, but dating not quite. So many rules and faux-pas. Read on for some dating disasters and inspiration. It’s not all bad news!
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Büyükada – Princes’ Islands
Exiled princes, ornate mansions, ancient monasteries, spectacular nature and some of the best meatballs in Turkey! Read on for more reasons to visit Büyükada, the biggest of the Princes’ Islands.
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Happy New Year – 2020!
When in Istanbul, should I visit the Blue Mosque? Find your answer here.
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The proximity factor
Recently, I made a most unusual observation.
Id est: Your physical proximity to other people – often complete strangers – makes others jump into the far-reaching conclusion that you are somehow related.
And so, in the past few weeks I was randomly assigned a husband, a grandmother and an extra set of parents.
Fog
I’m stuck on a ferry,
staring at the fog.
It does feel kind of eerie…
In the defense of silence
We live in times where silence is indeed in short supply. Noisy cities, transportation, work environment. Yet we seem determined to intentionally do away with every occasion to enjoy silence we can possibly get.
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24 hours in Lugano, Switzerland
Impressions from Lugano, Switzerland – and some travel tips.
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City of Como, Italy – Left luggage facilities
Hello travelers! I am just back from a week-long trip to northern Italy and Switzerland and thought I would post a very brief note to all travelers who may be passing through the city of Como and who might be wondering whether there are any left luggage facilities there. Short answer: yes, at the train…
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I thought I was a little less imperfect
I thought I was a little less imperfect.
My imperfection took me by surprise….
Purple Travel Path 